A series of explosions at a munitions factory in central Serbia forced the evacuation of workers and nearby residents. The blasts at the Sloboda factory in the town of Cacak early Friday caused a huge fire and panic but no injuries. It was not immediately clear what caused the detonations in an ammunition depot at the factory. Workers hid in the basement when the explosions started. Officials said later Friday they expected the fire to be fully extinguished by next week and the factory to back in operation on Monday.

